Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner evaluates patient needs based on diagnosis and develops, implements, and adjusts comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities. The role continuously monitors and records patient conditions, communicates status updates to the medical team, and responds to emergency resuscitation calls. It also involves educating patients and families about health conditions, medication administration, and community support programs or available resources. The practitioner oversees calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and manages departmental inventory and supply levels.

The position is based at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Respiratory Therapy department. The schedule is part-time, night shift.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained before hire or job transfer.
• High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or an associate's/technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification credentialed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs based on diagnosis and develop, implement, and adjust comprehensive care plans and advanced respiratory modalities.
• Continuously monitor and record patient conditions, communicate status updates to the medical team, and respond to emergency resuscitation calls.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, medication administration, and community support programs or available resources.
• Oversee calibration, sterilization, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Manage departmental inventory and supply levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED